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Scotsdale
Missouri›Jefferson County

ScotsdaleMO

A town of 198.

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Leight, Valentine, General Store · Photo: Allegrorondo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Scotsdale

Scotsdale, MO · Leight, Valentine, General Store · Photo: Allegrorondo · CC BY-SA 3.0

Is Scotsdale a good place to live?

No town among the 248 in Missouri we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Scotsdale. Scotsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

198 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Byrnes MillByrnes MillScotsdale
Getting set up

Moving to Scotsdale: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Scotsdale, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJefferson County Pwsd 6No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Scotsdale’s trash rules yet
SchoolsNorthwest R-I School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereJeffersonJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6305163051 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Scotsdale.

Who lives here

In Scotsdale, the median age runs higher than in the typical Missouri or U.S. town

At 51.4 years, Scotsdale’s median age is where Missouri’s towns sit at 38.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Scotsdale has grown 2.6% since 2020, to 198 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 7% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 31% of residents (18% statewide).

51.4median age · MO 39
ScotsdaleMissouri townsU.S. towns
Median age51.4 years38.5 years40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+26%22%29%
ScotsdaleMissouriUnited States

Ages · share of residents

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma8%
High school22%
Some college35%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate9%

Women and men · all residents

50% women, 50% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Scotsdale
ScotsdaleMOU.S.
Under 1010.6%11.9%11.6%
10 to 178.8%10.4%10.3%
18 to 240%9.1%9.1%
25 to 347.4%13.2%13.7%
35 to 4417.6%12.8%13.2%
45 to 5411.6%11.6%12.2%
55 to 6413.4%13%12.7%
65 to 7425.9%10.6%10.2%
75 and older4.6%7.3%7%
No diploma8%8.1%10.4%
High school22.4%30.2%26%
Some college34.5%20.8%19.1%
Associate’s9.2%8.4%8.8%
Bachelor’s17.2%19.8%21.6%
Graduate8.6%12.6%14.1%

Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points

Natural hazards

High risk in Scotsdale, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
77High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Scotsdale, expect four seasons and hot summers

Scotsdale has chilly winters and warm summers. At 89°F, Scotsdale’s July high is near the Missouri town median (88°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

11″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter25–44°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

A job hub: Scotsdale has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 120 commuters

Most working residents leave Scotsdale for work: only 0% work in town. The average trip to work in Scotsdale is 30 minutes. Since 2013, Scotsdale has added 46 jobs, to 120 in 2023.

0%work in town
ScotsdaleMissouri townsU.S. towns
Average trip to work30 minutes22 minutes25 minutes
Below the poverty line4.2%14%9.6%
Median household income$86,000$62,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Scotsdale0%
Chesterfield7%
St. Louis6%
Fenton5%
Murphy5%
18 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Scotsdale
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

How healthy Scotsdale is

Scotsdale beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 41% of adults have obesity in Scotsdale.

ScotsdaleMissouri townsU.S. towns
Obesity (CDC PLACES)41%38%35%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%32%33%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)19%17%14%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)29%30%25%
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
What stands outScotsdaleMO
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth11.3%15.8%
SSM St. Clare Health Center
11 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Nearby attractions

Cahokia and 54 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Scotsdale. Close and well known come first.

All 62 attractions →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Scotsdale

15pages on Scotsdale
After high school

Colleges nearby

2 within 15 miles of the center of Scotsdale

About Scotsdale

Village in Missouri, United States

Scotsdale is a village in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 222 at the 2010 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.7 sq mi
Elevation
509 ft

Questions about Scotsdale

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Scotsdale, MO a good place to live?

Scotsdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.